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On 11/18/2008 12:51 PM, Dan Maney wrote:
> Hi, HELP.
> I'm having trouble downloading  / installing Ubuntu.
> I confirmed BIOS, confirmed download with MD5Sum, & downloaded wima6481.
> When I couldn't open or run program using I burned to disc,
> I downloaded Wubi.
> No luck.

http://wubi-installer.org/
<quote>

Wubi is Simple

No need to burn a CD. Just run the installer, enter a password for the
new account, and click "Install", go grab a coffee, and when you are
back, Ubuntu will be ready for you.
</quote>

http://wubi-installer.org/faq.php

They are talking about the file: wubi.exe. Just double-click on the file
and follow the rest of the instructions.

To install directly from a liveCD:
https://help.ubuntu.com/community/GraphicalInstall

To install 8.04 (recommended) directly from the Alternate CD:
https://help.ubuntu.com/8.04/installation-guide/index.html

To install 8.10 (don't use if you are new to Ubuntu) directly form the
Alternate CD:
https://help.ubuntu.com/8.10/installation-guide/index.html

> I'm Pavlov's Dog. Need Help!
> I'm using a Dell Inspiron 8100 purchased 12/23/01
> Pentium 3 1.0 GHz
> 512MB SDRAM
> 16MB DDR 4X AGP NVIDIA GeForse 2 Go Vidio
> 30GB Hard Drive
> MiniPCI 56K +10/100 Modem
> Windows XP Home 2002 w/ Service Pack 2
> Updated BIOS: A15
> I've been using Mozilla Firefox & Thunderbird, AVG, Prevx/CSI, Spyware Dr
> And it's still OLD & SLOW.

That system should run Ubuntu just fine.